Upon invitation of the President, the following prayer was offered by Rev. Georgia Prescott, Center for Spiritual Awareness:
We turn our attention to Spirit by many names: God, Allah, Elohim, Sacred Grandmother Tree, Divine Intelligence.
We give thanks for this place called the California Senate today and thanks also for the Senators and staff who work so hard for a prosperous and harmonious California.
May there be wisdom in this place, but especially may it be a place where the men and women become aware of the Divine wisdom in themselves.
May there be creativity in this place but especially may it be a place where the men and women allow the natural creativity that is within them to flow in answer to this State’s challenges.
May there be patience in this place but especially may it be a place where women and men find the patience within to listen to each other with respect and honor.
Especially in this week of celebrating the courage and wisdom of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, may we continue to strive for a California that responds to each of our citizens based on the content of their character and not the color of their skin, who they love, how they pray, or what gender they express.
May everyone come into this senate with expectation of success and go with thanksgiving.—AMEN.